If the tendons of any part of your body are hurt or twisted and there is persistent pain; then in all probability you are suffering from a sprain. The aftermath of a sprain is inflammation and excruciating pain and the most affected parts of the anatomy are “The fingers, the wrist, the toes, the knee and the most common one is the ankle”. It has been observed in many cases that a sprain is more painful than a fracture and if the sprain is in the leg; it may take very long to heal; by chemical medication. In, simple words herbal treatment for a sprain is the best. 

Almonds are not only good to eat and good for the hair; they have other medicinal values as well. If almond oil is mixed with garlic and massaged on the sprained area relief would come in a week. The same goes with turmeric powder and mustard oil. These two ingredients should be concocted and gently massaged on the sprain; however, it should be made certain that the mustard oil is warm. These herbal treatments for sprains is of Eastern origin and is about a thousand years old; so you can be rest assured that it is time tested and effective.

The ear is perhaps the most sensitive and delicate part of the human body. Especially the ear drums. In the course of daily life; foreign matter tends to accumulate in the inner part of the ear. This impedes hearing to a very large extent. Cleaning the ear with an ear bud is sometimes not enough. Actually speaking the ear bud; just about removes or cleans the soft dirt which is accumulated inside the ear. On most occasions this not enough. If you afford the hefty bills of a doctor; then it is alright. However, even a doctor would provide some chemical ear drops. In the long run these ear drops would do irreparable damage to the ear drum.

Nonetheless there is a very simple, cheap and practical home remedy for such a situation. All you need to do is warm virgin mustard oil with a few garlic pieces (peeled) and drop a few drops into each ear; with the help of an ink dropper. Do this before bed time and lo in the morning; all the clogged matter would come out of the ear automatically. Then you can do the rest with the aid of an ear bud. This is an age old proven remedy. So, you do not have to worry about any side effects. However, be sure that the concoction cools down to room temperature first. The reason behind warming it in the first place is that it is intended to absorb the soothing elements present in garlic. Moreover garlic is such an item that it is present in every household.